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EPISODIC

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• EPISODIC (adjective)
The adjective EPISODIC has 3 senses:

1. of writing or narration; divided into or composed of episodes
2. occurring or appearing at usually irregular intervals
3. limited in duration to a single episode

Familiarity information: EPISODIC used as an adjective is uncommon.

• EPISODIC (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Of writing or narration; divided into or composed of episodes

Context example:

the book is episodic and the incidents don't always hang together

Similar:

divided (separated into parts or pieces)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

Occurring or appearing at usually irregular intervals

Synonyms:

episodic; occasional

Context examples:

episodic in his affections / occasional headaches

Similar:

unpredictable (not capable of being foretold)

Sense 3

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Meaning:

Limited in duration to a single episode

Context example:

an account concerned primarily with episodic events such as the succession of rulers

Similar:

impermanent; temporary (not permanent; not lasting)

"The third time someone tries to put a saddle on you, you should admit you're a horse."
(English proverb)
"Earth is old, but it is not mad"
(Breton proverb)
"Believe what you see and not all you hear."
(Arabic proverb)
"Barking dogs don't bite."
(Dutch proverb)

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